Question

STH (somatotropin hormone) is also known as

• A. TSH
• B. LTH
• C. ADH
• D. GH

Answer 1

The correct option is D

GH

The correct option is D

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Somatotropin hormone (STH) is also called the human growth hormone, it is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
2. It helps to stimulate all the cells of the body, including bones.
3. Growth hormone is essential for the normal physical growth in children and its condition rises progressively during the period of adolescence and maximum during the accumulation of eruption during puberty.
4. The deficiency of GH hormone causes short stature and dwarfism and over-secretion of this hormone cause gigantism.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a type of glycoprotein hormone.
2. It is synthesized by the anterior pituitary.
3. It stimulates the thyroid gland for the production of thyroid hormone.

Option B:

1. Luteotropic hormone (LTH) is a type of protein hormone produced by the pituitary gland.
2. It is also known as prolactin.
3. It helps in initiating milk production by mammary glands in mammals.

Option C:

1. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is also known as vasopressin.
2. It is a type of polypeptide hormone that regulates the amount of water in the body.

Final Answer:

STH (somatotropin hormone) is also known as GH.